Under the full assault of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo, all enemy Ninja within the entire Village were eliminated.
The Sand Ninja Force also completely retreated to the outside of the Konoha Great Gate, stationing themselves there alongside the Mist Ninja Force.
On a high platform.
Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo stood together at the forefront, both slightly silent.
"Next, we will mobilize all our forces to resolve the battle with Kirigakure and the Sand Ninja in one go."
Danzo's voice was cold, but his tone was exceptionally firm.
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded. Although he and Danzo had some disagreements regarding political matters, when facing a common enemy, their thoughts were aligned.
"We do need to finish this quickly. With such a large commotion, I'm afraid the Cloud Shinobi and Rock Shinobi have already received news."
Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned, a hint of worry in his voice.
Tap, tap—
Gentle footsteps sounded from behind. Homura Mitokado and Utatane Koharu walked over, their expressions somewhat pained.
"Hiruzen, we are responsible for the loss of the Konoha Great Gate. It was due to our oversight and carelessness."
Utatane Koharu said to Hiruzen Sarutobi with a bitter smile.
On the other side, Homura Mitokado also slightly lowered his previously raised head, a bitter smile on his face.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression remained unchanged, and he did not speak.
Seeing the silent Hiruzen Sarutobi, Homura Mitokado and Utatane Koharu exchanged glances, then looked towards Danzo.
In everyone's view, this battle had essentially reached its conclusion. Neither Kirigakure nor the Sand Ninja could sustain a long-term fight.
Furthermore, this was Konoha's main headquarters. In terms of supplies, Konoha's Ninja had no need to worry at all.
Therefore, Homura Mitokado and Utatane Koharu decided to come and admit their mistake before the war was over.
"Kirigakure's attack was too sudden, and coupled with the destruction of the barrier, it is understandable that the two Advisors did not react in time."
Danzo's calm voice sounded from the side.
Hiruzen Sarutobi raised his head, glanced at the faces of the three, and his voice remained flat: "We will discuss this matter after the major battle is concluded."
Danzo slightly frowned and did not speak further. He understood Hiruzen Sarutobi's temper, and besides, he had already helped speak on their behalf. Whether it would be successful was not his concern.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Several sounds of air being cut through rang out.
Several of Konoha's Jonin appeared behind Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Hokage-sama, through the Byakugan of the Hyuga Clan, we have gathered clear intelligence on the enemy. In terms of troop strength, we are several times greater than them and are fully capable of eliminating them completely."
Asuma calmly glanced at Danzo and the other two, then refocused his gaze on Hiruzen Sarutobi, his voice filled with killing intent.
"Hmm, Shikaku, what do you think?"
Hearing Asuma's words, Hiruzen Sarutobi gently nodded, then looked at Nara Shikaku beside him.
"Asuma is right, but the only trouble right now is the Three-Tails. If we are not careful, it could cause massive casualties among our Ninja."
Nara Shikaku spoke softly, a hint of worry on his face. He always felt that things were not that simple.
"How about we handle the Three-Tails problem?"
A cheerful voice came from a distance, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
"Lord Jiraiya! Lady Tsunade!"
Nara Shikaku was first startled to see the two, then quickly said respectfully.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was also surprised to see Tsunade beside Jiraiya, then a smile appeared on his face.
"Sorry, Lord Third, we were delayed by a small matter."
Jiraiya glanced at Tsunade beside him out of the corner of his eye. At this moment, Tsunade showed no signs of hemophobia, and he let out a sigh of relief in his heart, saying with a laugh.
Outside the Konoha Great Gate.
Although Kirigakure and the Sand Ninja were stationed together, the two Ninja forces were clearly separated.
Maki's face was exceptionally grim at this moment. Konoha's strength completely exceeded their imagination.
In Maki's current view, the Konoha Crush Plan was completely a laughable operation.
Without the Mist Ninja Village, they would probably have already surrendered by now.
At this time, the entire Sand Ninja Force was temporarily under his command. As for Kazekage-sama, Maki looked in Orochimaru's direction and did not mention him.
Now was not the time to bring up that matter!
However, the only thing that surprised Maki was that Orochimaru and his group had suddenly become much more well-behaved.
"Lord, what should we do next?"
A Sand Ninja stood before Maki, a trace of panic in his voice.
Maki glanced at this Ninja but said nothing. In this situation, no matter how you looked at it, the Sand Ninja were in the weakest position.
"Find two Ninja to go with me to Kirigakure. The current situation requires us to cooperate with Kirigakure."
The thought of surrendering had crossed Maki's mind, but that was a last resort.
Soon, Maki took two Sand Ninja and walked directly towards the Mist Ninja Force.
As Maki and the two approached the Mist Ninja Force, a sharp sound of air being cut through suddenly came from the side.
The Kubikiri Bōchō (Executioner's Blade), with a strong whistling sound, directly embedded itself not far in front of Maki.
Zabuza Momochi had a cold smile on his face, half-crouching on the handle of the Kubikiri Bōchō (Executioner's Blade), looking coldly at Maki and the others:
"Sand Ninja, is there something you need?"
Seeing the distinct Kubikiri Bōchō (Executioner's Blade), Maki's eyes narrowed slightly.
Zabuza Momochi, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist!
However, wasn't Zabuza Momochi said to be a rogue Ninja? Why would he appear here now?
"I represent the Sand Ninja and have something important to discuss with you, Kirigakure."
Maki's expression remained unchanged, and he spoke in a low voice.
Discuss?
Hearing this word, Zabuza's expression didn't change, but his eyes held a look of disdain as he surveyed Maki and the two.
Feeling Zabuza's gaze, the two Sand Ninja standing with Maki showed anger on their faces.
Just as they were about to act, Maki turned his head and gave the two Sand Ninja a cold look.
"Lord Zabuza Momochi, since you, Kirigakure, allowed us, the Sand Ninja, to be stationed next to you, I presume you are not here to laugh at us, the Sand Ninja."
Maki spoke seriously.
"Too bad, I originally wanted to kill a few Sand Ninja to see how they differ from Konoha's Ninja."
Zabuza Momochi pouted, showing a regrettable expression on his face, then said impatiently: "Wait!"
After a short while, Haku, with a gentle smile on his face, walked over from behind.
"Lord Zabuza."
Haku walked to Zabuza's side and said with a gentle smile.
Zabuza turned his head, hoisted the Kubikiri Bōchō (Executioner's Blade) onto his shoulder, and walked towards another direction.
Seeing Zabuza leave, Haku showed a hint of helplessness, then turned his head again to look at Maki and the others, saying calmly: "Please follow me."
After speaking, Haku turned and walked back in the direction he came from.
Maki was slightly startled and quickly followed behind Haku.
After entering Kirigakure's encampment, Maki clearly felt a grim atmosphere pervading the air.
Is this Kirigakure, known as the "Village Hidden in the Mist"!
Maki's heart trembled slightly. The ordinary Sand Ninja Force would likely be no match for this Mist Ninja Force.
Led by Haku, it wasn't long before a massive figure slowly appeared before Maki's eyes.
A violent aura mixed with terrifying Chakra permeated the air.
Cold sweat immediately beaded on the foreheads of Maki and the two.
This was the Three-Tails!
Haku stopped here and looked up in the direction ahead.
A young man wearing a blue robe with a flute tucked into his waist appeared before Maki and the two.
Bubble flickered and appeared in front of Maki and the two. He glanced at Maki indifferently and said calmly:
"Lord is currently sitting on the head of the Three-Tails. If you wish to see him, you can go straight up."
On the head of the Three-Tails? Get on the body of a Tailed Beast?
Instantly, a layer of cold sweat broke out on the foreheads of Maki and the two.